The 18th annual Delicious Destinations is a celebration of inspired food and notable wines that benefits Ascension St. Vincent’s community outreach programs, which provide free medical care for children and adults in need throughout the area. Tickets are available for varied events to be held at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Sept. 6 and 7.
“We help thousands of our area’s most vulnerable children and families through our community outreach programs each year, including through our Mobile Health Outreach Ministry, the region’s only fleet of doctors-offices-on-wheels,” said Virginia Hall, president of the Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation. “For nearly 20 years now, the wonderful patrons and chefs of Delicious Destinations have helped us raise hundreds of thousands of dollars in support of our Mission to provide care to everyone in our community, with special attention to those who need it most.”
The two-day celebration features executive chefs from some of the most prestigious restaurants and resorts throughout the nation. The first event, a demonstration-style luncheon complete with wine pairings, will take place at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6.
The VIP Preview Reception will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. Guests will enjoy culinary masterpieces prepared by Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Executive Chef Hermann Muller.
The main event is at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 at the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. Chefs from some of the nation’s premier resorts including The Greenbrier, Montage at Palmetto Bluff, and The Lodge & Retreat at Sea Island Golf Club will showcase their culinary talents. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits will provide wines from select domestic and international vineyards. The event also features live and silent auctions with items including spa and restaurant gift certificates, catered dinners and weekend getaways.
To learn more about Delicious Destinations or to purchase tickets, visit www.deliciousdestinationsjax.com.
